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Verdi, la musique et le drame

Alain Duault

This book from the well-known Découvertes Gallimard series explores the life and work of Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi, examining his music and dramatic vision. The cover features a period caricature of Verdi surrounded by flying contracts and letters referencing performances in cities like Madrid, London, Naples, and Paris. Written by French music critic Alain Duault, it belongs to the popular illustrated Gallimard discovery series dedicated to music.